•On Friday, Jeffrey Moreira, 26, of Hackettstown, was arrested on a wanted person warrant that was issued by the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office. The offense was for dangerous drugs. Moreira was then turned over to the Warren County Sheriff’s office.

•At 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, an officer observed a female stumble across Valentine Street and go into a parking lot. The officer then observed rear taillights on a parked vehicle turn on. The officer suspected that the female might have entered the vehicle. The officer drove to the parking lot and initiated a traffic stop with the vehicle. The officer approached the vehicle and talked to the driver, Robin Weichman, 51, of Independence. Weichman was charged with driving while intoxicated, unregistered motor vehicle, uninsured motor vehicle, refusal to submit to breath test and careless. She was released pending a court appearance.

HANOVER

•On Aug. 10, Patrolman Eric Prach arrested Jonathan Perez, 29, of Newark, and Allyson Bubulka, 29, of Belleville, for active warrants. Prach had conducted a motor vehicle stop on a vehicle being driven by Bubulka. Perez was a passenger in the vehicle and when asked for his information he provided Prach with a false name. Both parties were arrested and transported to police HQ for processing. Bubulka had $5246 in active warrants. She was also issued motor vehicle summonses for maintenance of lamps and driving while suspended. She was turned over to Belleville police after being processed. Perez was charged with providing false information to law enforcement. His warrants totaled $1600 and after processing he was transported to the Morris County Jail in default of his bail.

•On Aug. 10, Patrolman Michael Byrnes arrested Bilal Raees, 24, of Cedar Knolls and Umer Raees, 25, of Cedar Knolls, charging them both with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Brynes was conducting property checks of the Shop Rite on Hanover Avenue when he detected the odor of burning marijuana as he was driving through the back lot. After an investigation, both Raees brothers were arrested and transported to police HQ for processing. Bilal was also issued a motor vehicle summons for CDS in a motor vehicle. After processing, both individuals were released pending their court dates.

•On Aug. 11, Patrolman Stephen Manney arrested Xavier Caceres, 33, of Hopatcong, on an active no bail warrant out of Morris County. Caceres was originally stopped for a motor vehicle violation when the warrant was discovered. He was arrested and transported to police HQ for processing. He was issued motor vehicle summonses for driving while suspended and bald tires. He was turned over to the Morris County Sheriff’s Department.

•On Aug. 17, Detective Dominic Kaiser arrested Torrie Fogg, 41, of New Providence, charging him with multiple drug charges. Police had responded to the America’s Best Value Inn for a report of a possible aggravated assault that occurred in one of the rooms at the hotel. Upon arrival and after speaking with both parties involved an investigation ensued which resulted in Fogg being arrested and transported to police HQ for processing. Fogg was located in the room where the assault occurred with numerous items of controlled dangerous substance and paraphernalia in plain view. He was charged with distribution of cocaine, possession of cocaine, promoting prostitution and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the Morris County Jail pending his bail hearing.

•On Aug. 17, Patrolman Edward Zakrzewski arrested Michael Kane, 58, of Livingston, charging him with driving while intoxicated. Zakrzewski was patrolling the parking lot of the America’s Best Value Inn when he observed Kane’s vehicle running with its headlights on and improperly parked. While speaking with Kane, Zakrzewski detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage. After performing standardized field sobriety tests, Kane was arrested and issued motor vehicle summonses for DWI, Improper parking, careless driving and open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle. Kane was released to a friend pending his court date.

•On Aug. 19, Patrolman Erik Woodruff arrested Jonathan Hargadon, 26, of Hackettstown, for disorderly conduct. Woodruff was called to the ShopRite in Cedar Knolls for a report of a male taking his clothes off inside the store. Upon arrival, Woodruff located Hargadon by the entrance to the store standing next to a smashed watermelon covered in mud wearing no pants no shirt and no shoes. Hargadon appeared intoxicated and could not recall how he ended up at the ShopRite. He was arrested and transported to police HQ for processing. He was charged with disorderly conduct and criminal mischief, he was released pending his court date.

•On Aug. 19, Patrolman Eric Prach arrested Justin Castro, 32, of Morristown, for active warrants totaling $2000. Prach was on patrol when he observed Castro, whom he had prior dealings with and was aware he had an active warrant, walking on the street by the Quick Chek in town. Castro was arrested without incident and was transported to the Morris County Jail in default of his bail.

•On Augg. 19., Patrolman Eric Prach charged George Pitigoiu, 56, of Whippany, with leaving an animal unattended in a vehicle under inhumane conditions. Prach responded to the ShopRite for a report of a dog locked in a vehicle with all the windows rolled up. Upon arrival Pitigoiu was located and was advised of the dangers of leaving animals inside a vehicle on hot days with no ventilation. He was issued a summons and was provided a court date.

•On Aug. 19. Patrolman Erik Woodruff responded to the Ukrainian Cultural Center on North Jefferson Road for a noise complaint. Upon arrival, Woodruff heard loud noise (music) coming from the church due to a party that was being hosted at the location. The host of the party, Penelope Lopez, 48, of Morris Plains, was advised she was violating the township noise ordinance and was issued a summons for the violation. The music was turned down and patrols cleared the scene.

•On Sunday, Patrolman David Littman arrested John Mccarthy, 51, of Whippany, for DWI. Mccarthy was originally stopped for a motor vehicle violation and during the stop he was asked to perform standardized field sobriety tests. Mccarthy was issued a motor vehicle summons for DWI and for improper turn and was released to a friend pending his court date.

LINCOLN PARK

•At 2:08 a.m., Shannon Becker, 26, of Pompton Plains, was arrested for possession of a controlled dangerous substance. Patrolman Robert Shirey conducted a motor vehicle stop on Boonton Tpke after observing a motor vehicle violation. Upon approaching the vehicle and speaking to the driver, the officer observed several clear zip-lock bags containing suspected crack cocaine in the driver side door pocket of the vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a glass pipe containing residue and other prescription medications for which Becker did not have a prescription. Through further investigation, Shirey determined that Becker was also under the influence and she was placed under arrest. Becker was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was also issued summonses for DWI, improper display, careless driving and possession of CDS in a motor vehicle. She was processed and released to a responsible party with a pending court date in Morris County Superior Court.

•At 12:41 a.m. on Aug. 20, Kevin VanDokkenburg, 36, of Lincoln Park, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Sgt. John Clements was conducting routine patrol on Two Bridges Road when he noticed a vehicle being operated at a high rate of speed. After observing the vehicle commit several moving violations, the officer conducted a motor vehicle stop to investigate further. Upon interviewing the driver, Kevin VanDokkenburg, the officer detected an odor of alcohol emanating from his breath. He was asked to submit to roadside sobriety testing, to which he complied. As a result of the tests, the officer determined that VanDokkenburg was intoxicated. During the investigation the officer also detected the odor of marijuana emanating from inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle revealed a small quantity of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Mr. VanDokkenburg was issued summonses for DWI, speeding, careless driving, failure to exhibit documents, possession of marijuana under 50 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released to a responsible party with a pending court date. A charge is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty in a court of law.

LONG HILL

•On Aug. 13, police investigated a motor vehicle crash at about 12:56 a.m. in the parking lot of the Stirling Diner, 1079 Valley Road. Kelsey Joyce, 18, of Wharton, was backing out of a parking space when she struck a parked vehicle. As a result of the crash, no injuries were reported and no summonses were issued.

•On Aug. 13, a Millington resident arrive at police headquarters and reported that a bag that contained a black iPad, passport, car keys, and prescription medication, had been left behind/stolen upon leaving the Stirling Hotel on Aug. 11, at about 9 p.m. Police are continuing their investigation.

•On Aug. 14, police investigated a report of an erratic driver on Sunrise Drive in the Gillette section of Long Hill Township. Police determined that the erratic driver had been involved in a motor vehicle crash prior to going home. Police made contact with the suspect, Carmen Santana, 19, of Gillette. Upon further investigation, Santana was determined to have been operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Santana was arrested, processed, and served with summonses for being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance without a valid prescription, driving under the influence, reckless driving, careless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, and failure to report an accident.

•On Aug. 16, police responded to and investigated a motor vehicle crash at about 9:39 a.m. on High Street by Maple Avenue. Leon Bamber, 33, of Hillside, was turning onto High Street when his tractor trailer struck the street sign. As a result of the crash, no injuries were reported. Bamber was issued a summons for operating on a weight restricted roadway.

•On Aug. 16, police initiated a motor vehicle stop at about 10:23 p.m. on Basking Ridge Road by Kalson Road for a vehicle with maintenance of lamps violations. Police made contact with the driver, Kelcie Anne Ehler, 22, of Chatham, and determined Ehler was in possession of marijuana. Ehler was served with summonses for maintenance of lamps, failure to exhibit driver’s license, possession of a controlled dangerous substance while operating a motor vehicle, possession of marijuana under 50 grams, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

•On Aug. 17, police responded to and investigated a report of theft at Famous Footwear, 977 Valley Road at about 2:45 p.m. A Millington resident reported she was a victim of a diversion/distraction incident, where suspect(s) stole her cell phone and wallet out of her purse. Police are continuing their investigation.

•On Aug. 18, police were flagged down in the parking lot of the ShopRite at 1153 Valley Road at about 4:30 p.m. for a report of a shoplifter. Police made contact with the suspect, Ashley Ledward, 62, of Warren, and determined that Ledward was in possession of $176.14 worth of items from ShopRite that he had exited the store without paying for. Ledward was arrested, processed, and served with a summons for shoplifting. Ledward was released pending a Court date.

•On Aug. 19, police responded to a business in Gillette at about 12:45 p.m. to speak to the owner regarding a report of identity theft and fraud. Suspect(s) managed to forward the business phone calls and emails to their private source for with the intention of intercepting confidential information. Police are continuing their investigation.

•On Aug. 19, police investigated a motor vehicle crash at about 4:15 p.m. on Long Hill Road by Carlton Road. Joseph Donegan, 55, of Millington, was traveling east on Long Hill Road when he slowed down to turn into a driveway. James Russo, 73, of Stirling, was traveling behind Donegan, when he rear-ended him. As a result of the crash, no injuries were reported. Russo was issued summonses for careless driving, unlicensed driver, driving while suspended, and tailgating.

•On Aug. 19, a Gillette resident arrived at Long Hill Police headquarters at about 8:40 p.m. and reported that they had been a victim of identity theft/fraud. Police are continuing their investigation.

•On Aug. 20, police responded to and investigated a motor vehicle crash at about 3:17 p.m. on Valley Road by Poplar Drive. Sarah Anderson, 54, of Basking Ridge, was traveling west on Valley Road. Michael Luciano, 88, of Berkeley Heights, exited a driveway and struck Anderson’s vehicle. The impact caused Anderson’s vehicle to strike another vehicle. That vehicle was operated by Russell Lilly, 59, of Stirling, and was stopped in traffic facing west on Valley Road. As a result of the crash, Anderson had a complaint of pain. Luciano was issued a summons for careless driving and not having the required credentials.

•On Aug. 21, police responded to and investigated a motor vehicle crash at about 11:05 a.m. on Valley Road by Division Avenue. Nelson Bong, 49, of Bedminster, was traveling west on Valley Road. Marcia Hargain, 62, of Kearny, was traveling east on Valley Road and attempted to turn left onto Division Avenue when her vehicle collided with Bong’s vehicle. As a result of the crash, a passenger in Bong’s vehicle complained of neck pain. Hargain was issued a summons for careless driving.

•On Aug. 21, police investigated a motor vehicle crash in the parking lot of ShopRite at 1153 Valley Road. Gloria Lee, 22, of Port Jeff Station, N.Y., was backing out of a parking space when she struck a vehicle that had already backed out of their parking space. The second vehicle was being operated by, Donna Ruggiero 58, of Stirling. As a result of the crash, no injuries were reported and no summonses were reported.

•On Aug. 23, police responded to and investigated a motor vehicle crash at about 1:58 p.m. on Valley Road by Mountain Avenue. Hedy Knapp, 55, of Westfield, was stopped in traffic facing west. Richard Lopez, 18, of Warren, was traveling west behind Knapp, when his vehicle rear-ended Knapp’s vehicle. As a result of the crash, no injuries were reported. Lopez was issued a summons for careless driving.

MORRIS COUNTY PARK POLICE

•On July 15, officers were dispatched to Lewis Morris County Park in Mendham Township on a report of a 42-year-old female that was hit on the head by a fallen tree branch.

•On July 16, officers were dispatched to Mahlon Dickerson Reservation in Jefferson on a report of three lost hikers. They were eventually located safely and transported back to their vehicles.

•On July 16, officers were dispatched to the Mennen Sports Arena in Morris Township on a report of a 53-year-old female complaining of arm and shoulder pain. E.M.S./A.L.S. responded and transported the patient to the hospital for further information and/or treatment.

•On July 19, officers were dispatched to the Kay Environmental Center in Chester Township on a report of a 83 year-old male feeling ill. E.M.S. transported the patient to the hospital for further observation and/or treatment.

•On July 19, officers were dispatched to the Seaton Hackney Stables in Morris Township on a report of an 11-year-old female feeling ill.

•On July 20, officers executed a motor-vehicle stop for an equipment violation in Randolph Township. An investigation led to Hector M. Martinez-Almaguer, 32, of Dover, being charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and tampering with evidence; and Emerson Ospina, 33, of Dover, was found to have a warrant for failure to appear in Mine Hill Municipal Court. Martinez-Almaguer was released with a court date pending and Ospina was unable to post the required bail and was lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility pending a court appearance.

•On July 20, officers executed a motor-vehicle stop in Mount Olive Township. An investigation revealed the driver, Jacob W. Licata, 21, of Wantage, to have a suspended driver's license and a warrant for failure to appear in Wantage/Sussex Court. He was turned over to the custody of the New Jersey State Police.

•On July 20, officers were dispatched to Seaton Hackney Stables in Morris Township on a report of a 53-year-old female who fell off a horse. E.M.S. transported the patient to the hospital for further observation and/or treatment.

MOUNT OLIVE

•At 12:04 a.m. on Aug. 20, Officer Bill Galop was on Route 46 when he observed a black BMW driving Route 46 East at a high rate of speed so he stopped it and spoke to the driver, Richard Notillo, 23, of Budd Lake. While Notillo was gathering his documents for Galop, the officer observed a clear plastic bag containing suspected marijuana in Notillo’s wallet. Notillo was charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and speeding. Notillo was released pending a court hearing.

•At 11:31 p.m. on Aug. 20, Officers Matt Koppinger and Chad Rossy responded to an apartment on Brock Lane for an unresponsive male. Koppinger observed the male to be face down and only breathing shallow breaths so he deployed oxygen while Rossy prepared and administered nasal Narcan to the victim. St. Clare’s paramedics arrived on scene and administered a second dose of nasal Narcan to the victim, to which he responded and recovered.

•At 11:23 p.m. on Aug. 17, Officer Gina Inga observed a grey GMC pickup truck with an inoperable license plate light failing to maintain a lane of travel so Inga stopped it and spoke to the driver, Kenneth Beers III, 38, of Belvidere, who showed obvious signs of impairment. During the course of the motor vehicle stop, a passenger, Jackalyn Bolcar, 28, of Blairstown, asked if she could exit the vehicle. Inga received consent to search the vehicle from Beers and found prescription drugs, not prescribed to him. Beers was asked to perform standardized field sobriety tests and subsequently placed under arrest for driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were located on Bolcar’s person. Beers and Bolcar were transported to headquarters for processing. Beers was charged with DWI, possession of a controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle, failure to maintain lamps, failure to maintain a lane, reckless driving, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of prescription legend drug and being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance. Bolcar was charged with possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Beers and Bolcar were released pending a court hearing.

SPARTA

•At 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Officer Timothy Lynott observed a vehicle pass him with a brake light out so he stopped the white Ford F-150 and approached the driver’s side window to speak with the driver, Keith Wood, 63, of Hopatcong. While speaking with Wood, Lynott detected the odor of raw marijuana emanating from within the vehicle. When asked about the odor, Wood stated that it must be his body odor because he didn’t have any marijuana in his vehicle. Other officers arrived on scene and a search ofWood and his vehicle turned up a glass marijuana pipe, a small baggie and a larger baggie that contained marijuana. Wood was charged with maintenance of lamps, controlled dangerous substance in a motor vehicle, drug paraphernalia and possession of under 50 grams of marijuana. He was advised of a required court appearance and released without further incident.

WASHINGTON TWP.

•At 2:09 p.m. on Monday, Sgt. Brian Bigham conducted a motor vehicle stop on Schooley’s Mountain Road for a motor vehicle. While speaking to the driver, Michael Darling Jr., 31, of Irvington, Bigham detected the odor of marijuana emanating from within the vehicle. A subsequent investigation found Darling was in possession of marijuana along with possession of drug paraphernalia. Darling was charged with possession of marijuana (under 50 grams) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Darling was later released with a pending court date in Washington Township Municipal Court.

•At 1:17 p.m. on Aug. 11, Officer Frank Giaquinto conducted a motor vehicle stop on Schooleys Mountain Road for a motor vehicle violation. While speaking to the driver, Christopher Hattersley, 27, of Long Valley, Giaquinto found he had an active warrant issued by Mount Olive Municipal Court in the amount of $500.Hattersley was able to post bail the required bail and was later released.

•At 2:37 p.m. on Aug. 21, Officer Daniel Hudspith responded to the area of 57 Route 46 (Patriots Plaza) for an assault. Upon arrival, it was determined that a male subject entered the plaza, approached another male subject and asked for a cigarette. When the male subject said he did not have a cigarette, Holmes punched the victim in the face, arm, ribs and back. Multiple witnesses observed the incident and were later able to identify Holmes, who was later located walking on Route 46 and was placed under arrest and transported to Washington Township Police Headquarters. Holmes was issued a criminal complaint for assault and later released with a pending court date in Washington Township Municipal Court. The victim was transported to Hackettstown Medical Center for evaluation.

•At 6:45 p.m. on Sunday, Officer Jason Hensley conducted a motor vehicle stop on Academy Street in Califon Borough for a motor vehicle violation. Upon speaking with the juvenile driver, Hensley detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. A subsequent investigation by Hensley found the juvenile was in possession of drug paraphernalia along with marijuana. The juvenile was transported to Washington Township Police Headquarters. The juvenile was issued juvenile complaints for possession of marijuana (under 50 grams) and possession of drug paraphernalia. The juvenile was later released to a parent with appending curt date in Hunterdon County Family Court.

•At 12:44 p.m. on Saturday, Officer Jason Hensley conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 46 for a motor vehicle violation. While speaking to the driver, Adam Nicholas, 22, of Kenvil, Hensley detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. A subsequent investigation revealed Nichols was in possession of cocaine. Nicholas was charged with possession of cocaine and late released with a pending court date in Morris County Superior Court.

At 1:57 a.m. on Monday, Officer Jason Hensley conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 46 east for a moving violation. Upon speaking with the driver, Danielle Ponticello, 34, of Succasunna, Hensley detected the odor of marijuana emanating from within the vehicle. A subsequent investigation found Ponticello to be possession of heroin and drug paraphernalia. Ponticello was issued a criminal complaint for possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia. Ponticello was issued motor vehicle summonses for speeding and possession of a controlled dangerous substance inside a motor vehicle. Ponticello was later released with a pending court date in Morris County Superior Court.

•At 11:25 p.m. on Saturday, Officer Jason Hensley conducted a motor vehicle stop on East Avenue for a motor vehicle violations. Upon speaking to the driver, Raushan Simmons, 32, of Long Valley, Hensley found Simmons had two active warrants issued by Morris County Sheriff’s Department as well as the Warren County Sheriff’s Department. Additionally, Simmons was also found to have active warrants issued by Clifton Municipal Court and Dover Municipal Court in the amount of $1,200. Simmons was placed under arrest and was transported to Washington Township Police Headquarters. Simmons was later turned over to Morris County Sheriff’s Department.

•At 11:56 p.m. on Aug. 16, Sgt. Michael Hade, Officer Daniel Hudspith, Officer and Officer Michael Rafferty responded to a private residence in Washington Township for a report of an unconscious and unresponsive male. Upon arrival family members were performing C.P.R. on the victim, a 54-year-old male, who was not breathing. The officers took over C.P.R. along with attaching an A.E.D. which administered three shocks. As a result the patient regained a pulse. The patient was transported to the Morristown Medical Center by the Long Valley First Aid Squad.

•At 4:05 a.m. on Aug. 17, Officer Daniel Hudspith conducted a motor vehicle stop on Long Valley Boulevard for a motor vehicle violation. Hudspith detected the odor of marijuana emanating from within the vehicle. A subsequent investigation found drug paraphernalia, which a female juvenile admitted to owning. The female juvenile was transported back to Washington Township Police Headquarters. The female juvenile was later turned over to her parents with a pending court date in Morris County Family Court. A second juvenile was released from the scene.

•At 08:21 a.m. on Tuesday, Sgt. James Burns, Cpl. Phil Seabeck, Officer Mike Thompson, Officer Derek Heymer and Officer Dan Hudspith responded to a private residence on Eagles Nest Lane for a 24-year-old male who was reported to be unconscious and unresponsive. Upon arrival, the officers provided medical care and administered two doses of Narcan to the subject. The subject regained consciousness and was transported to Hackettstown Medical Center for further treatment by the Long Valley First Aid Squad and Paramedics from St. Clare's Hospital.

This report reflects official police descriptions of incidents. If you have information about a crime, call 973-267-2255.